FAQs For Embedded Java FAQ


  1. Why can't I buy a just TINI stick on its own?
  2. I get Bad API XXXX when I try to run the test program.
  3. How does the API version map to TiniOS Releases?
  4. I get "no response from TINI" from JavaKit
  5. What power supply should I use for the Taylec boards?
  6. The TINITutor is ideal for experimentation, what about custom boards?
  7. Do I get any software with the Tutors?
  8. The translation feature doesn't work
  9. How do I transfer files to the TINI?
  10. How do I edit files on the TINI?
  11. Can I pay by cheque?
  12. I cannot detect any external 1-wire devices


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Why can't I buy just a TINI stick on its own?

2We get TINIs the same way you do, no special deals, and are subject to the same delays and restrictions. We have to prioritise and limit supply to those people buying boards at the same time (just having a board is pretty useless)

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I get Bad API XXXX when I try to run the test program.


Whenever Dallas bring out a new version of the TINI OS and associated tools (TINIConverter etc) they try to make sure that you use a consistent set to avoid compatibility problems. We can only use the latest version available at the time we produce a build, if you install a different version on your TINI (older or newer) then you will get the Bad API message. The best way to remedy this is to recompile the test routines (technically you only need the TINIConverter phase as the class files are identical) using the batch files provided (sorry no UNIX scripts or ANT files yet). Alternatively, check the download area for precompiled versions (no guarantees).See also the FAQ on API Versions.

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How does the API version map to TiniOS Releases?

This information can be found in the Versions.txt file in the docs directory of the TiniOS distribution.
 

TINI OS
API Version
1.02
8009
1.02b
800A
1.02c
800B
1.02d
800C

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I get "no response from TINI" from JavaKit

There is a jumper switch (PL1) immediately behind Serial0 connector. This needs to be on for the JavaKit to be able to reset the TINI. If you are using the serial port for anything else then it should be off, otherwise data on the serial connection may inadvertantly reset the TINI.

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What power supply should I use for the Taylec boards?

A DC PSU capable of at least 300mA at 8 to 12 volts.

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The TINITutor is ideal for experimentation, what about custom boards?

We can provide help and advice on providing custom boards just contact us for information.

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Do I get any software with the Tutors?

Yes. We provide a full test suite for every Tutor we sell, both in source and compiled form.Updates are available from the download area.

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The translation feature doesn't work

The translation depends on information sent by your browser to determine the language to convert the page into. There is currently no way of setting the language independently and there are only a limited number of languages supported.

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How do I transfer files to the TINI?

You can use a command line ftp facility supplied with most operating systems or any of a multitude of graphical ftp clients. Internet explorer is a readily available Windows interface that will give you a more frienly drag and drop if you prefer (try "ftp://<user>:<password>@<ip_address>").

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How do I edit files on the TINI?

There are two main ways to edit text files on the TINI. There are editors available such as sled and ted which integrate with slush to provide direct editing. Alternatively you need to ftp your file to the desktop, edit it there, then ftp it back. Fortunately there are several editors that are ftp-aware such as gvim and emacs (to name two free ones) which seamlessly deal with the file transfer aspects.

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I cannot detect any external 1-wire devices....

Ensure you have the following line of code in your program prior to trying to commicate with the external 1-wire bus, "com.dalsemi.system.TINIOS.enableSerialPort1(false);"

If you using either the TutorLite, Tutor or TutorIO ensure that the Jumpler marked JP2 is set to the "O" position.

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